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… are usually thick white or coloured cream. They prevent the skin from being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. They … the back of the neck, and clothing to protect your child's skin. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and lip balm with … (SPF 30 or higher). Apply sunscreen generously to exposed skin and re-apply every 2 hours, or after working, swimming, …
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… as cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to …
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… This combination medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (including eczema, fungal skin infections such as ringworm/athlete's foot/jock itch). … swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the affected skin. This medication should not be used by children younger …
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… consists of reddish brown, small, solid, flat or raised skin sores that are less than 2 cm (0.8 in.) across. But the rash may look like other more common skin problems. In people who have darker skin, the sores may be a lighter colour than the skin around …
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… symptomatic HIV/AIDS or other causes If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak … by a virus. It gets its name from the yellowing of the skin and the eyes (jaundice) that occurs when the virus …
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… therapies Avoid using cold and heat therapies: On broken skin. While you are sleeping. On your belly if you are … you have poor blood flow or numbness. Directly on your skin. Place a thin cloth between your skin and the cold or heat pack. One way to safely use cold …
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… Rashes are most likely to form in moist areas where skin touches skin, such as the folds of the groin and on the chest and … Protective underwear also can cause rashes or irritate the skin. Or a person may be allergic to the scents in the …
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… and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin exposure to wet, windy, or cold conditions. They can … chili peppers, which contain a substance that irritates the skin, can cause a burning sensation. Radiation burns are … injure your lungs ( inhalation injuries ). Burns injure the skin layers. They can also injure other parts of the body, …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, seborrheic dermatitis). … How To Use This medication is for use on the skin only. Do not use it on the face, groin, or underarms … apply a small amount of medication in a thin layer on the skin and rub in gently, usually 2 to 3 times daily or as …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, … corticosteroid. How To Use Use this medication on the skin only. However, do not use it on the face, groin, … burning, itching, irritation, dryness, or redness of the skin may occur when first applied to the skin. This should …
